RHIANNON Dixon continues her world-class journey by making a maiden WBO lightweight title defence against Terri Harper in Sheffield’s Park Community Arena.
Dixon is a strong favourite at 1/4 to get the job done. At 10-0 (1 KO), Dixon is more boxer than banger, with the one stoppage coming against Vicky Wilkinson in 2023. Harper is 3/1 despite her former championship pedigree and a strong list of stellar names on the record.
However, the better names have managed to get on top of Harper. A 2020 draw with Natasha Jonas sent out the warning signs before Alycia Baumgardner stopped her in four rounds. She regained some kind of form to tackle Cecilia Braekhus. Sandy Ryan was too fresh and powerful in a March title defence.
Harper has been campaigning up at 147/154 in recent times. This fight sees her return to 135 pounds, which will probably not help with the fragility issues. Dixon could rediscover her puncher’s form and finish the job inside the distance.
Boxing News Betting Tips
Rhiannon Dixon by KO/TKO @ 5/1